Abstract: A saw blade exhibits a foundation (1) of spring steel, which exhibits along one edge projections (3), each separated by a chip space (2), each carrying a seat (4) each for a cutting material plate (6, 6') and each forming a tooth back (5). The cutting material plates (6, 6') exhibit a cutting edge and a true rake (7) and are arranged at an effective rake angle (.gamma.), while each two adjacent cutting material plates (6, 6') form a pitch (t) with the mutual interval of their cutting edges and/or cutting tips. The cutting material plates (6, 6') are attached with varying pitch (t) and with varying effective rake angle (.gamma.).

Abstract: Arrangements of apparatus are provided for the automatic sequential additive treatment of metal smelts in a metal smelting plant in order to control and alter the component materials of the smelts, without the need for the physical transfer from the main production line plant to other areas for processing. Moreover, the arrangement herein brings about the required results without blocking or otherwise hindering the conventional access areas of the main production line, and provides a more accurate control of processing temperatures of the smelts during treatment procedures. This is achieved by incorporating a treatment station either in or adjacent the main production line, which station includes a plurality of treatment areas as required with branch lines parallel to or perpendicular to the main production line.